New Zealand'Offensive' discriminatory term: Complaint against TVNZ upheldThe BSA found the broadcaster breached discrimination and denigration standards.28 Dec 10:15 PM
KahuRadio host 'amplified negative stereotypes about Māori', says BSA"The broadcaster felt the segment did not contain a 'high level of vitriol'. We disagree."22 Dec 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDamien VenutoScreen with envy: The battle heating up in TV news landWhat happens to television news once the Covid-19 bubble pops, Damien Venuto asks.10 Oct 07:01 AM
New ZealandNearly 90pc of teens have recently watched harmful content: studyBroadcasting Standards Association says harmful videos on TV and internet a big concern.02 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandRadio host 'called for collective violent action'Talkback host Harnek Singh warned sect members to "be careful".30 Jun 07:44 AM
New ZealandAd's upskirt panty shot sporty not sexual: BSABSA found the ad was an action shot rather than 'gratuitous sexual titillation'.30 Jun 07:13 AM
New ZealandSky TV's mosque terror attack coverage breached broadcasting rulesA similar complaint against TVNZ was not upheld.19 Aug 10:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolitical Roundup: Christchurch Calling: social media clampdownThe world is changing fast and the threats this presents requires a massive debate.16 May 10:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKathy Errington: Social media regulation needs to confront hate head-onKathy Errington says the Government must act to regulate social media platforms.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe voice of Māori radio in Hawke's Bay dies, aged 88Well-respected Maori elder dies aged 8812 Apr 06:57 PM
New ZealandSunday's gay conversion hidden camera complaint not upheld: BSAThe BSA ruled it was an issue of high public interest that Kiwi's should know about.27 Feb 11:41 PM
EntertainmentBSA upholds radio's right to play 43-year-old Bob Dylan songHere comes the story of a complaint 43 years in the making.16 Jan 09:30 PM
EntertainmentBad taste: Complaints against Seven Sharp soarA stream of good taste and decency complaints has increased since the new hosts started.15 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentRevealed: The words and slurs too offensive for TVNew research shows what language Kiwis think is unacceptable on TV and radio.17 Jul 11:12 PM
BusinessThe naked truth: TV show too much to bear for Kiwi viewersBroadcasting Standards Authority says Naked Attraction should have had stronger warnings.27 May 12:28 AM
New ZealandThe AM Show's correction was 'dismissive and perfunctory': BSA rulesBSA finds The AM Show was unfair and inaccurate in mentioning ex-MP David Garrett's past.07 May 03:22 AM
New ZealandHosking's outburst deemed not offensiveThe Broadcasting Standards Authority has ruled that two complaints were not offensive11 Jan 03:55 AM
New ZealandThe Rock fined over 'voyeuristic' interviewMediaworks has been fined by the BSA over a breach of privacy in an interview on The Rock.31 Oct 03:51 AM
New ZealandPlunket defends Weinstein tweet as 'fishing'"Anyone else feeling for Harvey Weinstein?"11 Oct 03:34 AM
New ZealandPlunket election tweet sparks complaints"Hope everyone remembers to put a top on before going out to vote," Plunket wrote.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandComplaint over National's 'Let's tax this' ad dismissedThe BSA ruling found the ad promoted the political opinions, rather than fact.20 Sep 04:57 AM
BDBDBusinessKiwis want media to protect privacy onlineThe BSA has seen complaints about social media content used in broadcasting rise.24 Jul 10:43 PM
New ZealandSocial media 'free-for-all' not what Kiwis wantNew research shows New Zealanders are sick of their social media being a "free for all".24 Jul 09:00 PM
EntertainmentMediaworks pays up after inaccuracyMediaworks has paid a Hastings woman "a confidential sum" of damages for a broadcast it aired about her five years ago.09 Dec 09:00 AM
New ZealandHauraki 'seriously breached standards'Station ordered to pay up after broadcasting woman who thought she was off air.07 Nov 10:02 PM
New ZealandGirl's privacy breached in radio gaffeThe Edge radio station breached the privacy of a 15-year-old girl after an on-air mishap, the Broadcasting Standards' Authority has found.31 Oct 07:41 AM
EntertainmentComplaint upheld over Margaret Mahy's book being read on airA complaint about the reading of a novel written by a beloved Kiwi children's author has been upheld by the Broadcasting Standards Authority.21 Mar 04:29 AM
New Zealand60 Minutes' disclosure 'highly offensive'Father complained current affair show identified his son in story about accidental death of 18-month-old boy.16 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionFreedom of speech comes with caveatsKiwis needed to be aware, she said, of attempts to belittle and deride those who dare speak out against official wisdom.18 Oct 04:00 PM
Entertainment'Ungrateful hua' comments clearedSean Plunket's comments describing Eleanor Catton as an "ungrateful hua" and a "traitor" were not in breach of broadcasting standards.29 Jun 10:58 PM
EntertainmentCompo for half-naked TV appearanceA person who appeared half-naked on a police reality television show has been awarded $1000 compensation for breach of privacy.23 Jun 01:47 AM
EntertainmentTVNZ apologises for 'inappropriate' adA senior TVNZ staff member has apologised to Louise Nicholas after the broadcaster inadvertently aired an ad for condoms during a telemovie about her life.14 Jun 03:07 AM
LifestyleOnline risks raising parents' stressThe hidden dangers of the online world are a growing concern among parents, as screens of all shapes and sizes become a regular feature in children's lives.30 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleIs your child safe online?The hidden dangers of the online world is a growing concern among parents as multiple screens become a regular feature of Kiwi kids' lives.30 Mar 03:50 AM
